It’s Good To Be Cranky

There’s no denying the fact that crankbaits are extremely versatile offerings with numerous fish-attracting attributes. While these long-standing arti

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History in the Making

There are fishing clubs, and then there are fishing clubs. Unfortunately, most of both have dissolved over the years as anglers now find it easier to

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Breathe

It was a steamy dawn along the mainland of Mexico as I boarded a rickety panga in hopes of battling the Pacific’s most powerful pelagics. We pushed th

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Fish the Moon:
Day or Night

Since the very beginning, we’ve gazed to the sky in wonderment – transfixed by the most brilliant celestial body apparent from the earth's surface – t

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Crazy About Crustaceans

Each spring, summer, fall and winter, the causeways, bridges and canals of many Florida counties are populated by a unique bunch of individuals seekin

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Think You Have What it Takes?

There’s no doubt in my mind that fishing magazines provide the angling community with great tips and techniques regarding lure selection, fishing hot

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Beware

It’s a lot like “Location X” except that there are several of them in Everglades National Park. It is here in this vast wilderness where snook and red

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Soft Plastics

Have you ever wondered what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers often take for granted the tremendous e

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Get to the Point

It’s mid-July along the Panhandle and I’m on a scouting expedition hoping to locate a few new spots for the upcoming season. As I head down the ICW, I

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Chasing Silver

"It comes down to one thing...people. There are just too many people.” These are the words spoken by legendary Charlotte Harbor angler Tommy Parkinson

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Go GREEN

In today’s day and age, going green is more important than ever. Do your part to help the environment and invest in a green underwater dock light! It

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Fishing Rods

Wonder what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers often take for granted the tremendous effort it require

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Massachusetts Mayhem

If the breeze is just right, I can tell what’s on the menu at my favorite restaurant a mile or so from a marsh I love to fish on Cape Cod. My stomach

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Fragile Florida Bay

Florida Bay is a subtropical marine lagoon that encompasses both Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Located at t

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Tricked Out

A brand new flats skiff is sure to pique any shallow water anglers’ interests, but lets think for a moment that you had a blank check and the ability

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Linesider Lessons

From as far back as I can remember I was extremely proficient at catching all of the members of the infamous Trash Can Slam. Oh yeah…and the treat of

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Permit Addiction

Webster’s dictionary defines addiction as compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance characterized by tolerance and well-defined physiol

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Pier Fishing Success

It’s no secret that piers aren’t the most glamorous of fishing venues, however, there’s no denying the fact they’re a great option when it comes to be

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St. Augustine of Old

The emerald green waters of the St. Augustine Inlet had almost slowed to slack tide. Captain Tom Winrow was sure that this magic point in time would b

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Lures Deciphered

If you were to ask any inshore angler what type of fishing brings the most enjoyment, most would say that a topwater bite is the pinnacle of all strik

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Baitfish Approaches

Around the state, countless backcountry anglers invest a great deal of time and money procuring their own live bait, yet I can’t tell you how many tim

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School Time

It finally happened! After thousands of dollars invested in a vessel, a garage full of tackle and what feels like a lifetime spent on the water, you f

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Head Offshore In A Kayak

The ever-increasing popularity of kayak fishing has brought about a literal fleet of various kayaks to choose from. As the plastic armada draws in mor

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Bait: 7 Top Tips!

Live bait is king! It doesn’t matter where around the peninsula you ply your craft, live bait certainly plays a key role in every angler’s success. Wi

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In Your Face Sheepshead!

It’s no secret that sheepshead have a reputation for being persnickety nibblers, but with the proper tackle and a few proven rigging techniques, you,

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Predator Pursuit On Fly!

There are many good reasons to fly fish for sharks. One of the many is purely for the educational value. While the majority of anglers new to fly-fish

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Pinfish Palaces

Mangrove snapper…gag, red and goliath grouper…seatrout…snook…redfish…tarpon of all sizes…cobia…flounder…these are just some of the many species that w

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POP, POP, POP… WHACK!

We’ve all fished with a popping cork at one time or another, and whether you call it a bobber, float or simply a cork, these devices are extremely eff

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